BOKSBURG- South Africa’s ongoing water challenges have been elevated to the highest level of government through the National Water Crisis Committee (NWCC), chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The initiative aims to coordinate urgent interventions to address worsening water supply disruptions and infrastructure failures across the country. The issue is expected to take centre stage at […]
BOKSBURG- Government leaders are set to convene for a high-level President’s Coordinating Council (PCC) meeting in Boksburg, Gauteng, on Thursday, 30 April 2026, as efforts intensify to address South Africa’s ongoing water challenges. The meeting will bring together Premiers, Members of Executive Councils (MECs) responsible for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mayors, Municipal Managers, and […]
JOHANNESBURG- The March and March Movement has shifted its demonstrations to Johannesburg after previously bringing business activity in central Pretoria to a standstill. The movement is continuing its campaign calling for the immediate removal of undocumented foreign nationals from South Africa, linking the issue to concerns over rising unemployment. It is led by founder Jacinta […]
UPDATE: Residents in Vereeniging and surrounding areas were left without electricity from 19:00 on Thursday, 23 April 2026, after a major outage caused by a damaged underground cable. The fault, located deep in a hole, disrupted power supply and left many households in the dark for several days, including those in Victoria, Smuts, Stanley, Senator […]
PRETORIA- A protest movement known as March and March is demonstrating in Pretoria, calling for more job opportunities for South Africans amid high unemployment. The group argues that joblessness in the country is worsening and needs urgent government attention. The movement is also blaming illegal immigration, claiming that some foreign nationals are taking over parts […]
Emfuleni Local Municipality has announced a planned power shutdown at the Powerville Main Substation to carry out maintenance on a 20MVA transformer. The interruption will affect key facilities including Leeukuil Correctional Services, SAB, Transnet, the Fresh Market, and the Leeukuil Waste Water Treatment Plant. The outage is scheduled from Monday, 4 May 2026 at 08:00 […]
Residents in Vereeniging have been without electricity since Thursday evening at approximately 19:00, with supply yet to be restored. The outage has affected several areas, including Victoria, Smuts, Stanley, Senator Marks, and Beaconsville Street Avenue, significantly disrupting daily activities and local operations. Concerns are mounting among affected residents, who attribute delays in restoration efforts to […]
VAAL: Emfuleni Local Municipality has announced a planned water interruption in Sharpeville on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, from 07:00 to 17:00. The temporary shutdown will allow technicians to safely lower and maintain a major bulk water pipeline, a step aimed at improving long-term water supply reliability in the area. Residents are encouraged to prepare by […]
Emfuleni Local Municipality has announced a scheduled water supply interruption to facilitate urgent repairs on a 300mm main pipeline located near Prakash Street. The planned shutdown will affect residents in Sonland Park, Falconridge, Roshnee, Rustervaal, Helenasrus, as well as surrounding agricultural holdings. Water supply is expected to be suspended on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, from […]
Residents in Sharpeville, specifically in the Vuka area, will experience a temporary water supply interruption on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. This is due to the replacement of a faulty Pressure Regulating Valve (PRV), with the shutdown scheduled from 08:00 to 13:00. The municipality has advised affected consumers to store enough water for basic use during […]